Teacher's Post

Greeting Cards

Overview

The following theme plans use greeting cards as the stimulus for a range of cross-curricular activities that have relevance for children aged 5 to 11 throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Through participating in the activities children will have the opportunity to:

develop their knowledge and understanding
of different faith groups and nationalities within their school community

write rhymes/greetings for a variety of purposes

handle data

develop their knowledge and understanding of money and measuring

develop an understanding of the importance of written social communication

use written communication to reinforce friendship and develop social skills